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Friday, April 6, 2007

Stagecoach Tri-tip

Sliced to order and hot off a mesquite bar-b-que, these outrageous and beefy sandwiches are the best iin the west and probably all the east! Purchase tickets in the Cold Springs Tavern* and join the enthusiastic crowd to get your own to slosh as much Apple-Horseraddish and Picante Salsa atop the... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, April 3, 2007

Locals Only

Santa Barbara's own Brewhouse is just ho, skip and a jump from the 100 year old train station. Walk pas the largest and oldest Magnolia tree past the railroad tracks. There on the left, caddy corner from the convience store, is the BREWHOUSE. Today I had a light house brew and a "Jamaican Jerk"... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, March 26, 2007

Mediteranean Grill Delight

Tostinos are my favorite Italian sandwich! But, tonight my taste buds are distracted by something else on the menu. Before I order dinner, I 'll indulge in a Greek Appitizer of pita wedges and humus dip. Yum! Then after some Merlot Wine, I'll have the Meatball Soup, before digging into Grilled Lamb... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, March 21, 2007

Bon Ameci

I squeezed the swollen window open and leaned over the damp sill to see who had rang the buzzer. It was Babo stopping by to invite me for lunch with the family. With a dash I was down the narrow stairway, through the courtyard gate. I leaned on door, and pulled the latch up, opening the tall gate... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, March 15, 2007

Honey Crusted Lamb Shanks

Wow! What a delicious Easter Delight! Braise Lamb Shanks until crausted, saute in your favorite red wine, (Merlot is ours), then rub crushed Honey Sesame Cashews on both sides of Lamb. Bake at 325 to taste. Serve with live vegies...perhaps asparagus and mushroom buttons sauted in wine and garlic.... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, March 1, 2007

Romantic Getaways

We jokingly called some of our trips as "Great Escapes". I think of time with him as a "Great Encouragement". Some synonyms for encourage are: animate, strenghten, hearten, fortify, inspirit, cheer, inspire, reassure, rally, comfort,; embolden, incite, urge, help, foster, promote, advance, advocate.... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, January 15, 2007

Brophy's Best

Seaside's best dig! In the heart of Santa Barbara's harbor, Brophy's serves up the best burger in California, along with good times, drinks and fabulouis fresh fish....for those of you, who like the stuff. Next entry will be: Chase's on State Street! Now that I'm rich in love, I wonder how did... Sign in to see full entry.

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